How To Fix WL834 - Work item &: Execution as reference work item not allowed

WL834 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Work item &: Execution as reference work item not allowed

What causes this issue?

The work item representing the work items selected to be executed
together in the Business Workplace (reference work item) is not allowed
for this. A reference work item must always be a dialog work item.

System Response

Action aborted. All work items remain unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Choose a dialog work item as reference work item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WL834 - Details

• The SAP error message WL834 ("Work item &: Execution as reference work item not allowed") typically occurs in the context of workflow management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a work item that is being referenced in a workflow. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Work Item Reference: The work item you are trying to execute may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow definition or the way the work item is set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the work item may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Workflow Instance State: The state of the workflow instance may not allow for the execution of the referenced work item.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or